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Childhood dream comes true for Hilo native competing in Ironman World Championship
Skye Ombac remembers when she was a little girl and her father, Eddie-O, would drive her and her twin sister Katrina from their home in Hilo to the west side of the Big Island to experience all the excitement of the famous Ironman World Championship in Kona.
County Council postpones taking action on proposed gun control measure until Oct. 18
After two hours of discussion about a proposed new gun control policy that would restrict where firearms could be carried on the Big Island, the Hawai‘i County Council decided Tuesday the “sensitive places” listed were too broad and postponed taking action on the bill until Oct. 18 to allow for revisions.
Police: Nine drivers arrested for DUI
Big Island police continue to crack down on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Sign thief in Kaʻū District strikes again
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is on the trail of a sign thief with 16 road signs gone missing in the last month.
Solid waste facilities to be closed during Ironman
The return of the IRONMAN World Championship to the Big Island this week is necessitating the closure of the county’s solid waste facilities because of road closures associated with the triathlon.
Ironman World Championship’s course information and guide for spectators
Learn about the 140.6-mile course of the 2022 VinFast Ironman World Championship and where the best places are to view the 5,000 triathletes compete on Thursday and Saturday.
Gallery: Ironman’s Parade of Nations in Kona celebrates 5,000 triathletes from 90 countries
The VinFast Ironman World Championship’s Parade of Nations was held Monday afternoon in Kailua-Kona to celebrate approximately 5,000 triathletes who qualified for the elite race from about 90 countries.
Man from Captain Cook charged with multiple drug-related crimes and forgery
Hawai‘i Island police have charged 41-year-old Matthew B. Cummings of Captain Cook with multiple drug-related offenses after recovering 51 grams 51 grams of methamphetamine, 140 grams of marijuana and several counterfeit $100 bills.
Expect increased military traffic to Pōhakuloa Training Area starting Oct. 7
Tropic Lightning Soldiers from across the 25th Infantry Division will participate in a large-scale training exercise that runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 9 on the Big Island, with increased military traffic starting Oct. 7.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer named PacWest Team of the Week
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team swept its competition last week, scoring a total of 10 goals in two matchups at home. The performance earned the Vulcans honors as the Pacific West Conference Team of the Week.
Body of former Big Island resident pulled from Washington State river
Authorities are investigating the death of a former Big Island resident pulled from the Columbia River in Washington State.
Police identify homicide victim discovered buried in Ka‘ū District in late July
The body discovered buried in the Ka‘ū District in late July 2022 has been identified by Hawai’i Island police as 36-year-old George “Eddie” Dodge of Mountain View.
UPDATE: Missing 81-year-old man found in good health in Puna
William Boyd, 81, who was reported missing Sunday has been located in good health in Puna, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Ironman’s two races in Kona could pump $100 million into economy — but is it worth it?
Ironman expects the two championship races this year to bring $100 million to the state. Some businesses and residents around Kona say the impact the island endures isn’t worth it.
Hawaiʻi police seek public’s help locating missing 81-year-old man
The Hawaii Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing “at risk” 81-year-old male, William Boyd, who was last seen in a green Toyota Prius with Hawaiʻi license plate ZCM251.
State of Hawaiʻi to implement electric vehicle infrastructure plan with federal funds
Under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, the Hawai’i Department of Transportation will install 11 electric charging stations on six islands with federal funding.
We got your maps: All you need to know on road closures during Ironman race days
Driving a car around West Hawai‘i during Ironman race day, or race days, in this case, is hectic. But it’s not impossible.
Astronomers in Hawaiʻi work every night to protect Earth from asteroids big and small
The University of Hawaiʻi is a major contributor to protecting Earth from asteroids big and small with several telescopes and programs.
Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 1-7
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Oct. 1-7.
